Growing Azaleas In Manitoba successfully

Manitoba gardeners might be surprised to learn that it is possible to successfully grow azaleas outdoors in our Province. Hardiness is a concern, but it is not the primary reason that many gardeners fail with this showy staple of southern . . .

Posted: 2013-08-24

These shrubs are Bloomin' Easy

Shape up your garden with carefree flowering shrubs for spring planting

If you want shrubs that offer seasonal impact and reliable performance combined with low maintenance, look to the selection of new and improved flowering shrub varieties from Bloomin’ Easy. I’m a fan of Bloomin’ Easy plants because I’ve had so . . .

Posted: 2022-02-12

One step at a time

New front porch build loaded with hurdles

At a recent front porch upgrade project, three unexpected hurdles nearly derailed the project’s timeline. Luckily, solutions for each of these three obstacles were eventually established, tackled in a co-operative manner by three separate parties in a brilliantly co-ordinated effort, . . .

Posted: 2021-09-18

How sweet it is to grow your own

Demand soars for Winnipeg Sweet Potatoes

"You can’t grow sweet potatoes in Winnipeg." If Tiffany Grenkow, the brainchild behind Winnipeg Sweet Potatoes had a nickel for every time she heard that, she would not be rich, but nor did skepticism stop her from following her curiosity. An . . .

Posted: 2020-06-06

Junk bonds

Designer attached to Dumpster diving

Frilling up a room with repurposed items isn't necessarily a home fashion faux pas. For some, like interior designer Michelle Mawby, the dividing line separating a rarity from ordinary rubbish can be blurry. "But it has to work for the space . . .

Posted: 2010-04-17

Faux might be the way to go

Electric fireplaces can be esthetically pleasing and provide warmth

The faux fireplace has sure come a long way. As a child, the working fireplace in the living room of our house had been converted to a decorative fireplace, which basically meant the chores of hauling logs, keeping the chimney . . .

Posted: 2018-04-28

Reupholstering his way into her heart

The perfect gift for that special someone is just one DIY project away

In my experience, upholstery is usually best left to the professionals. On past occasions however, I have dabbled within this realm, with a modicum of success. After an exhaustive search for a very specific item I wanted to give my . . .

Posted: 2019-01-12

Grow your own mini-forest layer by layer

Two homeowners taking action to preserve and grow tree canopy

Dom Costantini and Darren Murphy have never met but both men have much in common. Both are successful business people – Costantini is a leader in the construction industry and Murphy is a pharmacist-owner who commutes back and forth . . .

Posted: 2024-02-17

Navigating your outer space

Watch your garden grow in style

What's the stylishly clad yard sporting this summer? A recent survey by the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), shows it's everything from swanky outdoor lighting systems to ornamental pools and low-maintenance plantings.Gardens, landscaped spaces, outdoor kitchens and entertainment areas . . .

Posted: 2014-08-02

Release the cultivars!

Spring's the season for gardeners to sample exciting new additions

SPRING is an exhilarating time for gardeners as we look to update and enhance our home landscapes with the latest and best in woody and herbaceous plants. Each year, the collective efforts of plant breeders and the nursery industry culminate in . . .

Posted: 2011-04-09